Graphic Designer (Maternity Cover)

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

Water
Transport
Built environment
EnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Graphic Designer

The Role

The graphic designer will sit centrally, reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager through to the Business Development & Communications Director, based in the St Albans Office. This person will provide an efficient and effective graphic design service to support the activities of the business in terms of marketing and communications. The role will promote the Barhale brand and provide both creative and professional material for both internal and external purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Intelligence

Providing the business with a wide variety of marketing material for internal and external communications
Ensure we are keeping up-to-date with current technology and design trendsDesign

Responsible for the brand enhancement and profiling
Site hoarding and project signage
Logos for internal campaigns and joint venture material
Companywide brochures, newsletters, office imagery, branding, presentations
Promotional materials in support of events and marketing initiatives
Adverts and graphics for external publications, social media and websiteAnimation and Video

Create video content for the website and social media channels
Create animations and motion graphics to enhance digital marketing and internal communications
Present ideas clearly using engaging visuals
Edit and adapt animations and videos for use across different platformsClient Submissions

Input into the prequalification/tender process to ensure a creative presentation of the information is incorporated in the final submission, with the use of visual guidanceAbout you

Essential

Able to multitask supporting a number of events and activities simultaneously
Experience in dealing with internal and external customers
Expert in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Good level of written and spoken English
Customer-friendly and professional approach
Organised
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlinesDesirable

Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design
Ability to manage own workloadCaring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people.  Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards